August "Augie" Russo

August “Augie” Russo passed away peacefully at his home in Hermiston, Oregon on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the age of 88 years. He was born on August 23, 1937 in Jersey City, New Jersey to parents, Mae and Frank Russo. Augie relocated his family to Southern California from new Jersey where he pursued many investment ventures with family and friends. He held a California Real Estate License, Contractors License and Pilot’s License. Augie worked for many builders as a Contractor Superintendent for many years. 

August remarried in April of 2014 and he and his wife, Darlene moved from Escondido, California to Hermiston, Oregon in 2017 to be near family & friends. 

Being an avid skier, he flew many flights to Mammoth Ski Resort as well as many other flights to other fun vacation destinations in his private plane with family and friends.

Augie is best remembered by all for his generous spirit, tireless pursuit of a good deal, produce deliveries of potatoes and onions and his “Coupon Sharp Shooting” talent.

At the young age of 11 or 12, August was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He remained loyal to his faith and was a faithful member of the Hermiston Congregation.

He is survived by his wife: Darlene; daughters: Debra (Scott) Smith, Dana DeMosi, TN; step daughters: Kelly (Victor) Founts, Hermiston, OR, Michele (Mike) LaBranch, Carson City, NV; stepson: Robert Kinkel, Germany; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Augie was preceded in death by his parents, beloved son, Wayne Russo and sister, Vickie Russo. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the Kingdom Hall, Hermiston, Oregon.

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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.  
 

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